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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5230iM240i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $40,600 $49,900
Base Invoice $27,932 $38,440 $47,085
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,480    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Proximity key 450    
Convenience Tier   1,300  
Steering-linked headlights   800 800
Premium Tier   2,250 2,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Wood trim     0
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 2,132    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 505 505
Proximity key 387    
Convenience Tier   1,195  
Steering-linked headlights   735 735
Premium Tier   2,070 2,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,425 1,425
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,822 6,450 5,150
Options (change) 5,865 5,930 4,735
Destination 745 995 995
Total Price $37,282 $48,045 $56,045
Total Invoice $34,542 $45,365 $52,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,002
Model Year200820182018
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5230iM240i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,282$48,045$56,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,165-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$41,880$49,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,475
Total Invoice$34,542$45,365$52,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,821-6,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$39,544$46,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,967

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200820182018
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5230iM240i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$10,930$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,165$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,821-6,304

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelV502-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length177.7 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested58041%
Total Not Requested85059%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

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